Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision last night in Pasco County that resulted in the death of a bicyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 11:05 pm, a Honda Pilot sport utility vehicle, driven by a 19-year-old Wesley Chapel man, was traveling eastbound on SR-56.
At the intersection of Shops Lane, a 50-year-old female bicyclist from Wesley Chapel was crossing the highway in a marked crosswalk.
As they approached, the SUV driver failed to stop for a red traffic signal, continued into the intersection, and collided with the bicyclist.
The driver was not injured; however, the bicyclist was transported to an area hospital and later died from her injuries.
The FHP did not release the names of the driver or bicyclist involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
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